(05) - Walter Trout And Friends - Full Circle (2006)

Walter Trout (born 1951, Ocean City, New Jersey) is a blues guitarist, singer and songwriter of his own band. Trout's career began on the Jersey coast scene of the late 60's and early 70's. He decided to relocate to Los Angeles where he became a sideman for such artists as Percy Mayfield and Deacon Jones. He also worked in the bands of John Lee Hooker and Joe Tex.
In 1981 he became the guitarist for blues rock band Canned Heat. This led to an invitation to play in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers where he shared the stage with guitarist Coco Montoya. He left the Bluesbreakers in 1989 and formed the Walter Trout Band which developed a successful following in Europe.
With the release of “Full Circle”, Walter Trout has realized a long held dream to invite musician friends from his 35+ year career together to compose and play together. His first new studio release in five years, It reflects Walter Trout’s remarkable story, from his humble beginnings as a sideman in many a blues legends’ band through his rising solo star, arriving as one of blues music’s beloved interpreters. The project is a full circle in time and place, a journey through the range of styles that represent the blues music genre a celebration of where the blues world is, where it has been and where it’s going.
Among the 25 musicians appearing are John Mayall, Coco Montoya, Bernard Allison, Jeff Healey, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Sardinas, Guitar Shorty, Finis Tasby, Junior Watson, James Harman and Deacon Jones. "Full Circle" is the most accomplished and satisfying release of Walter Trout’s discography, and demonstrates his passion for music is just as great today as it was when he started playing as a teenager more than 35 years ago. He considers the new album a tribute to the people and the times that have helped shape his musical appreciation, demonstrating how the many styles within the blues genre can co-exist and mutually enhance each other without fight for rank or authenticity.

Tracklist:
01. "She Takes More Than She Gives" (feat. John Mayall) - 8:41
02. "Workin' Overtime" (feat. Jeff Healey) - 5:48
03. "Firehouse Mama" (feat. Eric Sardinas) - 5:07
04. "Who's Listenin' In" (feat. Coco Montoya) - 6:51
05. "Slap Happy" (feat. Junior Watson) - 2:32
06. "Wrapped Around Your Finger" (feat. Guitar Shorty) - 5:01
07. "A Busy Man" (feat. James Harman) - 7:40
08. "Highway Song" (feat. John Mayall) - 2:54
09. "When Will It Ever Change" (feat. Bernard Allison) - 4:57
10. "Can't Help Falling Apart" (feat. Finis Tasby) - 4:00
11. "After Hours" (feat. Deacon Jones) - 6:48
12. "Clouds On The Horizon" (feat. Joe Bonamassa) - 7:51
13. "Full Circle" (feat. Larry Keene) - 2:29

Label: Ruf Records
Genre: Pop / Blues
Producer: Walter Trout
Country: U.S.A.